Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.
- If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake hose (3) from the brake caliper.
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose washers (2). These washers may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end (3).
- Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
- Remove the brake caliper from the caliper brackets.
- Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement, and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots, and observe for the following:
- Restricted caliper guide pin movement
- Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Seized and binding caliper guide pins
- Split or torn boots
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement.